Jewish Family Education

Among the most promising innovations in Jewish education, family education aims to build a broader, more cohesive and more literate Jewish community in which the family assumes a central role in providing Jewish experience, growth and learning. Family educators engage all generations in open inquiry into Judaism, its meaning and relevance to their own existence.

Certificate in Jewish Family Education—18 Credits

Course work focuses on the analysis and interpretation of Jewish sources and approaches to teaching sources in an adult setting. In particular, you will consider how these sources resonate with contemporary challenges and issues encountered by Jewish families.

You will also become conversant in the foundations and practice of family education—theoretical models and the history of the field—as well as the skills necessary for conducting effective family education. Disciplines include human development, family systems and family dynamics, organizational behavior and change, evaluation and needs assessment.

The Jewish Family Educator program is conducted in partnership with the Commission on Jewish Continuity of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston.

LENGTH OF PROGRAM
The Certificate may be completed in two years as a full-time student. A part-time option is available.

MJEd OPTION
Graduate credits earned toward the Certificate in Jewish Family Education may be applied toward the Master of Jewish Education (MJEd), upon approval of the academic advising faculty. Additional application materials are required for admission to the MJEd program.

COURSE OF STUDY

Required Education Courses—9 credits

• Models of Teaching (3 credits)

• Lifespan Development OR Foundations in Congregational Education (3 credits)

• Special Education for Jewish Settings (3 credits)

Jewish Studies Electives—9 credits

• Three electives, including one EDUC pedagogy/content course (9 credits)

Hebrew Language Requirements

• Demonstrate at the Hebrew II level (via observation or placement exam)

• Students strongly encouraged to achieve the equivalent of Hebrew IV

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a competitive grade-point average

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores for all foreign students whose first language is not English and who have not received a degree from an academic institution where the language of study was English.

• One letter of recommendation, preferably from a supervisor

• Application, essay, interview

For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions:
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